threat-intel Operation QUICSILVER Targets Myanmar Government and IT with QUICAgent Backdoor A cyber espionage campaign, dubbed Operation QUICSILVER, targeting Myanmar's government and IT sector is being conducted by a China-linked threat actor. The campaign uses a graduation ceremony lure to deliver a Go backdoor named QUICAgent, leveraging a multi-stage infection chain involving a malicious LNK file, a LOLBA… The Hacker News · 6d ago High MYMOPAcyber espionagebackdoorkernel-mode
threat-intel DYSPHOR1A, nouveau groupe de ransomware maître chanteur A new ransomware group, DYSPHOR1A, operating in conjunction with Normal Hunters, is leveraging a data extortion model – leaking and selling stolen data to pressure victims into paying to have the information removed. The… ZATAZ · Aug 21, 2026 High MYTHINdata-breachransomwareextortion
threat-intel Mustang Panda Adds Signed Windows Rootkit to CoolClient Backdoor for Stealth The HoneyMyte threat actor (aka Mustang Panda) has updated its CoolClient backdoor with a new, signed Windows kernel-mode rootkit, significantly enhancing its stealth capabilities. This rootkit, implemented through a dri… The Hacker News · Aug 14, 2026 High MYMOPArootkitkernel-modestealth
threat-intel Trump taps cyber firms to go on offensive against criminals The Trump administration is expanding its efforts to combat cybercrime by allowing private cybersecurity firms to conduct offensive operations targeting transnational criminal networks. The initiative, outlined in a pres… The Record · Aug 13, 2026 High CHCAMYcybercrimeoffensive-cybercybersecurity
Des cibles françaises au cœur d’une plateforme cybercriminelle A ZATAZ investigation has uncovered a list of French organizations targeted by a cybercriminal group, Krybit, who are aggressively recruiting affiliates through a platform offering a lucrative 80% revenue split. The grou… ZATAZ · Aug 7, 2026 FRMXUSransomwarerecruitmentcybercrime
threat-intel State Department says Trump raised cyber scam compound issue with Xi U.S. President Donald Trump reportedly raised the issue of Southeast Asian cyber scam compounds with Chinese President Xi Jinping during a meeting with senior officials. State Department officials have revealed that Chin… The Record · Aug 6, 2026 High CHCALAcybercrimescamtransnational crime
threat-intel AI Sends Global Crime Syndicates Into Fraud Nirvana AI is dramatically accelerating and industrializing fraud operations globally, enabling organized crime syndicates to bypass traditional security measures and create highly convincing synthetic identities and impersonati… Dark Reading · Aug 5, 2026 High AUNICAaifraudkyc
threat-intel SE Asian Cybercriminal Syndicates Become a Global Power Southeast Asian cybercriminal syndicates have evolved into a global organized crime crisis, fueled by technological advancements and corruption. These groups, originating largely from China and operating across Southeast… Dark Reading · Jul 30, 2026 Critical CHMYCAcybercrimecryptocurrencytrafficking
threat-intel China-Linked Group Targets Southeast Asia Critical Systems A China-linked cyber threat group, CL-STA-1062 (formerly UAT-7237), has been targeting critical infrastructure providers in Southeast Asia over the past year, deploying a new backdoor tool called TinyRCT. The group has s… Dark Reading · Jul 1, 2026 High CNMYTHchinaaptbackdoor
threat-intel Local Police Collusion Hampers Crackdown on Asian Scam Centers This article reports on the ongoing challenge of combating cybercrime, specifically online scams, centered in Southeast Asia, particularly Cambodia, Myanmar, and the Philippines. Despite international pressure and arrest… Dark Reading · Jun 25, 2026 High KHUSCNcybercrimescamcorruption
malware WhatsApp VBScript Campaign Uses Fake Documents to Install ManageEngine RMM Tool A WhatsApp-based campaign is utilizing malicious VBScript files to trick users into installing ManageEngine RMM tool software. The campaign, currently active across multiple countries, leverages deceptive document names… The Hacker News · Jun 23, 2026 Medium MYBRINsocial engineeringvbsremote access
malware A VBScript campaign distributed through WhatsApp deploying RMM software A WhatsApp-distributed malware campaign, active as of June 2026, leverages deceptive VBScript files disguised as financial documents to trick users into executing malicious code. This code ultimately installs legitimate… Securelist · Jun 22, 2026 High MYBRINsocial engineeringvbswhatsapp
threat-intel AryStinger Malware Infects 4,300 Legacy Routers to Build Reconnaissance Proxy Network A new malware family, dubbed AryStinger, is exploiting vulnerabilities in older Realtek RTL819X routers to create a reconnaissance network. Approximately 4,300 routers, primarily D-Link models, have been infected, scanni… The Hacker News · Jun 22, 2026 Medium CVE-2013-3307CVE-2016-5681CVE-2025-11837KRCNSEreconnaissanceproxyiot
threat-intel INTERPOL Warns Phishing, Ransomware, and AI Scams Are Rising Across Asia-Pacific A new INTERPOL report highlights a significant surge in cybercrime across the Asia-Pacific region, driven by factors like digitalization and evolving criminal tactics. Phishing remains the most prevalent threat, alongsid… The Hacker News · Jun 22, 2026 High UKCALAphishingransomwareai
malware AryStinger botnet infected thousands of D-Link routers worldwide A new botnet, named AryStinger, has been discovered compromising over 4,000 outdated D-Link routers worldwide, turning them into proxies for malicious traffic. The malware utilizes multiple vulnerabilities to perform sca… BleepingComputer · Jun 21, 2026 High CVE-2013-3307CVE-2016-5681CVE-2025-11837KRCNSErouterbotnetdns
threat-intel CISA warns Fortinet users to secure devices after FortiBleed leak CISA has issued a warning to Fortinet customers regarding the "FortiBleed" data leak, which exposed nearly 74,000 firewall and VPN credentials. Threat actors are exploiting these compromised credentials to target interne… BleepingComputer · Jun 19, 2026 High USRUCNcredentialsvpnfirewall
threat-intel ThreatsDay Bulletin: Claude Chat Abuse, NastyC2 npm Packages, Device-Code Phishing + 25 More Stories This week’s ThreatDay Bulletin highlights several concerning security incidents, including browser extension abuse, macOS malware attacks, AI-powered malware delivery, and a global phishing campaign targeting travel book… The Hacker News · Jun 18, 2026 High CVE-2026-20127CVE-2026-49975USCNJPbrowser extensionsmacos malwareai abuse
threat-intel DoJ Disrupts Southeast Asia Crypto Fraud Networks, Freezes $3.8 Million in Assets The U.S. Department of Justice, in collaboration with numerous international law enforcement agencies and private sector companies, disrupted a network of cybercrime groups operating out of Southeast Asia that were defra… The Hacker News · Jun 4, 2026 High USTHAUcryptocurrencyfraudscam
malware Weedhack Attacks Minecraft Users, CountLoader Hits 86K, Miners Spread via Pirated Content A new malware campaign, dubbed Weedhack, is targeting Minecraft players through YouTube and malicious websites, distributing a MaaS (Malware-as-a-Service) tool. The campaign, active since January 2026, utilizes SEO poiso… The Hacker News · Jun 3, 2026 High USDEINminecraftmalwareyoutube
vulnerability CISA orders feds to patch actively exploited Drupal vulnerability The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has issued a directive requiring federal agencies to patch a critical SQL injection vulnerability (CVE-2026-9082) in the Drupal content management system.… BleepingComputer · May 26, 2026 Critical CVE-2026-9082USGBDEsql injectiondrupalcisa
